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I-9: Avoid Discriminatory Practices

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Mar 20, 2020 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 20, 2020

The I-9 process is one by which employers strive to confirm that individuals they hire are legally eligible to work in the United States. The I-9 is actually the name of the form that must be completed as part of this process. The I-9 is simple enough: It requires employers to get documentation that establishes […]

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Discrimination and document abuse in the hiring process

By Oklahoma Employment Law Letter May 22, 2013 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Kathy Neal You’ve been verifying I-9s since the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) took effect in 1986. You know the difference between List A, B, and C documents, and you can fill out I-9s in your sleep. Imagine your surprise to receive a letter from the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair […]

New I-9 Form Required Starting April 3

By New Jersey Employment Law Letter Apr 3, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Apr 3, 2009

All employers are required to verify the employment eligibility of their employees by completing a federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 for each worker. Employers can use self-audits to verify that the employment eligibility documentation kept on file for their employees is accurate. Recent changes Effective April 3, 2009, the list of documents acceptable to […]